India announced a 26-member women’s hockey squad for the upcoming Australia tour, with Salima Tete as captain and five players in line for their senior team debut.
Here’s all you need to know:
When is the Australia tour?
26th April to 4th May 2025
All matches at Perth Hockey Stadium
Who will India play?
2 matches vs Australia A
3 matches vs Australia (senior team)
Who is leading the squad?
Captain: Salima Tete (Midfielder)
Vice-Captain: Navneet Kaur (Forward)
Who are the goalkeepers?
Savita
Bichu Devi Kharibam
Who are the defenders?
Jyoti Singh
Ishika Chaudhary
Sushila Chanu
Sujata Kujur
Suman Devi Thoudam
Jyoti
Ajmina Kujur
Sakshi Rana
Who’s in midfield?
Salima Tete
Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
Neha
Sharmila Devi
Manisha Chauhan
Sunelita Toppo
Mahima Tete
Pooja Yadav
Lalremsiami
Who are the forwards?
Navneet Kaur
Deepika
Rutaja Dadaso Pisal
Mumtaz Khan
Baljeet Kaur
Deepika Soreng
Beauty Dungdung
Who are the new faces?
Five players could make their senior team debut:
Jyoti Singh
Sujata Kujur
Ajmina Kujur
Pooja Yadav
Mahima Tete
Who are the standby players?
Goalkeeper: Bansari Solanki
Defenders: Anjana Dungdung, Lalthantluangi
Midfielders: Sakshi Shukla, Khaidem Shileima Chanu
Forwards: Dipi Monika Toppo, Sonam
Why does this tour matter?
It’s a tune-up before the European leg of the FIH Pro League in June
Helps test combinations and build squad depth
Chance for new players to prove themselves at the international level